Bondo?

[bronco69]

What do you guys use for bondo on models. I mean to fill gaps, blend parts, fender flares?

Example #1; say I want to make a long bed out of a short bed by combining two beds together, how do I make it seemless?

Example#2; Say I want to make my own molded fender flares that are part of the body as if I bought a whole fiberglass fender with a built in flare for my 1:1 bronco. Same idea will work for raised hood lines and cowls/scoops.

Thanks

[Harry P.]

What do you guys use for bondo on models...

I use Bondo!

"Bondo" is a name brand for 2-part catalyzed polyester filler, like "Kleenex" is a brand name for tissues or "Xerox" is a brand name for copying machines.

There are several brands of catalyzed putty available, they all work the same way: by mixing the correct proportion of resin and hardener. I use "Bondo" brand putty because A: it's cheap, and B: you can find it in any auto parts store... even Walmart.

[KanelKustoms]

Is more time in the beginning but I prefer to use the very least amount of filler as possible. It takes more time to make parts fit just right, it pays off in the end by not spending the extra time messing with the filler.

There are times of course when you must use it and it is a very valuable tool. I like to use the evercoat 2 part glazing putty. Goes on like butter and is easy to sand.

Or the old superglue and baking soda trick works well too.

[Guest Davkin]

I rarely use putty of any kind anymore. For most gap filling and minor body work I use thick CA and accelerator...no waiting! I've also found that finishing my bodywork goes quicker because it doesn't react to the primer. If I do need to do major recountouring I use Evercoat fine, or Apoxie Sculpt.

David